Soubise

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat and, when it foams, add the onions, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often and turning the heat down if it threatens to scorch the butter, until the onions are soft and translucent.
4. 4
   As the onions cook, bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the rice to the pot.
5. 5
   Cook the rice for 5 or 6 minutes, then drain it.
6. 6
   Add the rice to the onions and stir to combine.
7. 7
   Cover the Dutch oven tightly and place it in the oven.
8. 8
   Allow to cook, undisturbed, for 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and allow to sit for 30 more.
10. 10
    Before serving, remove the top of the Dutch oven, stir the rice, and place over a medium-low flame to reheat.
11. 11
    Stir in the cheese and the cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until the dish is hot.
12. 12
    Add the parsley to serve.